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Leroy Arnaud from France came across MES on his way to a temple nearby.  He stopped by to listen to MES students playing ukuleles and singing for an hour. Meanwhile, he was being showed around the MES and he fell in love with playing ukulele and interested to take a lesson. He spent some of his hours at MES to learn basic techniques of playing ukulele. He then also brought his two friends and showed them around MES and some ukulele lessons that he got from MES. But what a pity that he had to leave Luang Prabang soon. MES hope to see him again his next visit to Luang Prabang and volunteering teaching ukulele at MES. MES’s also appreciate your and your friends donation!

Another fun game and activity on Wednesday. This time, we played a few games and did some singing. We also had a violin performance from our visitor. Here are some pictures of our students from one of our classes.

MES is really grateful with   Beste Eris’  help. Beste Eris is from Turkey and  she spent her several hours at MES helping the students sings some songs in English. She also brought some friends that can play guitar to help out the students. We also have Anissa and her family popped in MES and made a small donation to help MES. 

Thanks Jeannette and LEOT crew for getting a group from MES accompanied to visit a rural village school. That was a wonderful memory.

MES lead three students to visit a school in a small village in the south of Luang Prabang with LEOT English Learning Center students and director. The van picked us up at 8 am on Saturday and took us for about 2 hours to reach the village. There, we met many friendly little students from the village and villagers. After brunch the activity started, there was a pulling rope game and there was a running game on sticks.  There’s also tradition weapon shooting that every can give a try.

After that everyone got paintbrushes and  rollers ready for the painting. The painting took a few hours to complete. In the evening the village head man and some of the villagers arranged a Baci Ceremony to thank and wish us all the best for the visit. After the ceremony and supper, MES students were ready for a short Acoustic Song Show. We’re really  happy that the kids and villagers enjoyed the show, knew the song we played and could hum along. After a few songs from MES students, we had some volunteers jumped up on stage and shared their favourite songs. That was a wonderful evening.

The next morning, we shared some paintings on the wall in kindergarten building, before getting back to town.

Thanks Kathy and her friend from Alaska  for stopping by and gave such a show at MES. This is the first time for everyone to see a live puppet show in front of them. The show was very entertained and the story was very meaningful.  The students couldn’t wait  to turn on their mobile camera and record to show their friends. After the show, the puppets were given to MES and the students are looking forwards to have their own story and show for the next time.

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Michel is from Germany  and came across an article about  music for everyone school and would really like to help  out a little. Michel started playing bass when he was 10 years old. Over the years he  taught himself how to play the guitar and ukulele.He has been  playing bass in a punk rock band for several years . He also had  acoustic projects where he’s a singer and guitar player. Thanks for being part of music for everyone school for a few days.

Big thanks! Liberty Bryer from  the USA donate her two beautiful sound Penny whistles  in the key of D.

A couple of travelers  from the UK  left two ukuleles at White elephant adventure Company to hand out to Lao children. And many thanks to Alexander from www.white-elephant-adventures-laos.com for taking those ukuleles to MES.

VOLUNTEERS & VISITORS

Here is Gorka from Spain and a friend from the USA helping  students sing some song in English.

Here is Berit from Norway.

On Wednesday, MES  organizes a game or any activity that students can share and show off their music talents, and experience with friends in the classroom.

Raw TV was filming in Luang Prabang, Laos and feature MES Laos on TV. MES is really thankful.

“Raw Travel focuses on off the beaten path destinations with an emphasis on budget travel, ecotourism (sustainable or green travel), voluntourism (giving back), and underground & authentic culture.

More information about Raw Travel can be found at www.RawTravel.tv and a trailer of the show may be viewed at the following link: http://rawtravel.tv/video/raw-travel-trailer-2014-15/

 The purpose of our trip is to showcase the many charms of Laos to travelers in the U.S. and all over the world. Our goal is to show travelers hidden neighborhood gems and destinations not normally showcased by tourism maps and guidebooks. We are experienced independent producers (over 300 episodes to our credits) and we use semi-professional, portable handheld camera equipment.” Explained Raw TV.

 Matt Gale is from New Zealand and has been playing guitar for several years. While he’s traveling he got himself a ukulele and taught himself how to play. He spent his few hours in the afternoon at MES and helped the ukulele students practice chords and some songs.

Dave from England.

Melanie Fowler and her friend from Australia.

Pawel Fiuto from Poland. Pawel plays drums and he gave some drum lessons and how to read.